Question

    With reference to Section 213 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973- read the following illustration and select the correct option.

    'A' is accused of the theft of a certain Art at a certain time and place.

    A The charge should mention the manner in which theft was effected Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was affected Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The charge should preferably mention the intention of committing theft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The charge must mention the value of the theft article Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 213 CrPC - When manner of committing offence must be stated—When the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in sections 211 and 212 do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose. Illustration a - A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected.

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